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Shana Macdonald

University of Waterloo/Associate Professor

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$168,347

2025

Total Compensation

$169,171

Incl. $824 benefits

Employer Rank

#1,012

University of Waterloo

Years on List

8

2018–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2018–2025Line chart of 8 yearly values, from $108,106 in 2018 to $169,171 in 2025.$0$50K$100K$150K$200K201820192021202220242025

Full History
20182025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$168,347$824$169,171
2024University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$156,706$660$157,366
2023University Of Waterloo$121,437$561$121,998
2022University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$133,313$462$133,774
2021University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$124,415$337$124,752
2020University Of WaterlooAssociate Professor$121,524$316$121,840
2019University Of WaterlooAssistant Professor$116,428$316$116,744
2018University of WaterlooAssistant Professor$107,795$311$108,106

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Shana Macdonald's $168,347 salary works out to roughly $113,982 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 29.0%. Among those listed as Associate Professor in 2025, the median was $174,209; this salary sits about 3% below it. The name has been on the Sunshine List 8 years in all, first in 2018. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay
~$113,982
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~29.0%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
−3%

Where does $168,347 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2025 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.

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